CPSCGeneral Alert
Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn ...
Published: October 28, 2008Recall ID: 09707Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Duracell 130W Combo AC/DC adapters with model numbers EA10900, AC-6501, and DRUM130 and date codes 0804 and 0805. The black power adapter is used with notebook computers. "DURACELL UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER" is printed on the front of the power adapter. The model and date codes can be found on the rating label on the back of the power adapter.
Affected Products
Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters used with notebook computers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Power-Adapters-Used-with-Notebook-Computers-Recalled-by-Battery-Biz-Due-To-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/00ef1704688e480fa7c61e36d6ad4220.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Power Adapter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7af7d18a743d43bcab4add457f3457f7.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of Date Code and Model Number |
| Hazards › Name | The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Battery-Biz has received five reports of power adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters used with notebook computers |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 |
| Recall I D | 5910 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Battery-Biz has sent a direct notice to consumers with recalled power adapters. |
| Retailers › Name | www.dell.com and www.duracelldirect.com from February 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $120. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Duracell 130W Combo AC/DC adapters with model numbers EA10900, AC-6501, and DRUM130 and date codes 0804 and 0805. The black power adapter is used with notebook computers. "DURACELL UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER" is printed on the front of the power adapter. The model and date codes can be found on the rating label on the back of the power adapter. |
| Recall Number | 09707 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Battery-Biz Inc., of Camarillo, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Battery-Biz at (800) 780-6552 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.battery-biz.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |